What the name Schwinn meant to American youths, the name Raleigh meant to the rest of the world, and to connoisseurs of the bicycle even in America. Operating from what was once the world's biggest industrial plant, in Nottingham, England, Raleigh bicycles were exported world-wide, and raced to victory in competitions and championships.This is the definitive history of the once-great bicycle manufacturer, recounting its founding and growth, as well as its eventually demise into near-oblivion as little more than a badge applied to a generic product.The book is illustrated with 1,000 photographs and other illustrations from the Raleigh company's rich heritage.

Tony Hadland is a very youthful retired business executive whose primary interests are bicycle history and rock and roll. He's published several books on both subject, and regularly writes for English cycling periodicals.

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The Birth of Dirt

by Berto, Frank

The updated and expanded edition of the first book on the history and development of the mountain bike. In addition to the authors description of the origins and history of the mountain bike, the book includes contributions on personal experience by mountain bike pioneer Charlie Kelly and on the current and future development of the mountain bike by Rob van der Plas. The book contains approx...

Rebour

by van der Plas, Rob

Annotated compilation of illustrations of bicycles and bicycle components by the French illustrator Daniel Rebour, whose very finely drawn illustrations appeared in bicycle and motorcycle publications from 1945 until his retirement in 1983. The book is organized both by subject range based on the individual product category, and chronologically...

Bicycle Touring Holland

by Widing, Katherine

This is a completely revised and updated edition of the book that provides detailed route descriptions with accompanying route maps for tours in all regions of Holland, which the author describes as the most cycling-friendly country on earth...

The Dancing Chain

by Berto, Frank

Unlike other bicycle history books, which cover only the first 100 years, this book deals extensively with the second century of bicycle development. It traces the development of the modern derailleur bicycle from its crude beginnings right up to the most modern mountain bikes and road racing bicycles...

Baseball's Hitting Secrets

by Burda, Ted

Baseball remains the most popular of all sports in America and is rapidly gaining acceptance in other countries as well. And while there are many books out on the subject, many of those cover the subject in its entirety- but not in sufficient depth. But once you know the game, you quickly figure out for yourself where your strengths and weaknesses lie and which aspects need more work...

Raleigh

by Hadland, Tony

What the name Schwinn meant to American youths, the name Raleigh meant to the rest of the world, and to connoisseurs of the bicycle even in America. Operating from what was once the world's biggest industrial plant, in Nottingham, England, Raleigh bicycles were exported world-wide, and raced to victory in competitions and championships...

The Crooked Path to Victory

by Woodland, Les

The Crooked Path to Victory exposes the dishonest ways to which bicycle racers and managers have resorted over the years in an lighthearted but thorough manner.Whether it's in pursuit of the Yellow Jersey of the Tour de France or the Rainbow Jersey of the World Champion, professional bicycle racing has not always been fair play all the way...

The Little Black Bottle

by Moore, Gerry

More than a hundred years before accusations about doping in sports, particularly bicycle racing, became headline news, a famous coach called Choppy Warburton plied his trade with a mysterious little black bottle. The riders under his care achieved phenomenal success, but most died young, and it has been suggested his little black bottle was the cause of both the successes and the early deaths...

Bicycle Technology

by van der Plas, Rob

This book helps the interested cyclist select the best components and gives technical insights into the way they work. Essential background information for anyone interested in the technical aspects of the modern bike and its development throughout history. Illustrated with over 900 line drawings and photographs with clear explanatory captions.

Cycling For Profit

by Gregory, Jim

You don't need to be a professional racer to succeed at making your living by bike. This book shows the many ways it can be done-and how to go about making your business florish. The author draws upon his own experience as well as that of fellow bike-based businesses around the world...

Major Taylor

by Ritchie, Andrew

100 years before Lance Armstrong became a famed American bicycle racer in what is considered a European sport, another American rider amassed fame and glory on the bicycle racing tracks of the world: Marshall Major Taylor...

The Unknown Tour De France

by Woodland, Les

Sometimes it's the little things in life that make all the difference, like chromosomes, sperm, bugs or an endangered seabird that nests in old-growth forests. But, what's big or what's little depends entirely on your perspective...

The Dancing Chain

by Berto, Frank

Unlike other bicycle history books, which cover only the first 100 years, this book deals extensively with the second century of bicycle development. It traces the development of the modern derailleur bicycle from its crude beginnings right up to the most modern mountain bikes and road racing bicycles...

Ascent

by Yates, Richard

The mountain stages is where the real battles of the Tour de France are won and lost. Besides, the mountains make the most dramatic backdrops for those battles.This book takes a look at the long history of mountain stages in the Tour and the important role they've played in the careers of the eventual Tour winners.The book is illustrated with 130 historic photographs printed in duotone.

Bicycle Repair

by van der Plas, Rob

A systematic maintenance and repair manual for mountain bikes and all other modern types of bicycles. Features step-by-step instructions, complete tool lists, and 500 full-color illustrations of all repair and maintenance projects recommended for all bicycle riders.

Mountain Bike Maintenance

by van der Plas, Rob

Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions on maintaining the modern mountain bike. Included are chapters on all parts of the mountain bike covering the most recently introduced components like disk brakes and full-suspension systems.Contains 250 full-color photographs and diagrams.Thumb-indexed for easy reference.

Simple Bicycle Repair

by van der Plas, Rob

Illustrated with clear, full-color photographs throughout, this book covers the most essential procedures in bicycle maintenance and repair. Subjects have been selected to exclude jobs that cannot be handled by the average non-mechanic. The instructions are systematic and written in simple, non-technical language. Chapters are devoted to each of the major areas of the bike and its maintenance...

Mountain Bike Maintenance and Repair

by Roegner, Thomas

Heavily illustrated (in color) with full coverage of all mountain bike maintenance and repair jobs that can be handled by the home mechanic. It also covers selection criteria for upgrading and replacement components and for complete bikes. Emphasis on gearing, suspension and sophisticated brake systems. Every latest piece of major mountain biking equipment is covered.